1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1971 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1971 Opel Commodore is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1971 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1048 kg more than 1971 Opel Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Commodore. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1971 Opel Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 1971 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | 62 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
